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Cairo, Egypt – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has once again demonstrated his political mastery on the global stage. His decision to withhold his plane's landing in Sharm el-Sheikh until Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was excluded from the Gaza Peace Summit was not just a reaction — it was a calculated diplomatic strategy. Full Article
But Al-Shabaab derives the bulk of its funding for its operations from taxing business people and most lucrative companies in Mogadishu and control of most businesses in rural Somalia. 51 -Over the years, the terrorist group has established a well-structured and oiled taxation infrastructure supported by courts, road tolls, and loyal revenue payers. At the edge of the knife, the group's operatives demands that all business people and companies pay tax to its agents. Full Article
"Hormuud pays an estimated $200,000 every month to the Al-Shabaab", said a former head of Amniyat and now a top official of Somali government intelligence agency tracking Al-Shabaab movements. Full Article
KDF Killed Hormuud Telecom Workers and Destroyed its Communication Center in Gedo Region Full Article
Waagacusub.net - Hip Hop Artiste IlKacase Song "Igu Sawir" Goes Viral As Somalia Govt is Mocked Over Photo PR Stunts. Full Article
![[Daawo] deb damiska Hormuud oo badbaadiyay boqolaal qof kadib markii deb xoogan ka kacay Hotelkii la weeraray](https://waagacusub.net/uploads//article/photo/IMG_1552FB-A92B9E-5685CD-565924-BE2B62-D884AC.png "[Daawo] deb damiska Hormuud oo badbaadiyay boqolaal qof kadib markii deb xoogan ka kacay Hotelkii la weeraray")
Daawo deb damiska Hormuud oo badbaadiyay boqolaal qof kadib markii deb xoogan ka kacay Hoitelkii la weeraray Full Article
This article deals with the success story of the Value added service of EVCPLUS (an electronic Voucher Card+ Petty Cash Mobile Wallet), its social impact and its future prospects starting with a short background information on Hormuud Telecom Somalia, the company that launched this innovative E-wallet. Full Article
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Daawo siyaasi caana oo Hormuud Telecom ku eedeeyay iney telefoonkiisa dhageysatay lana shaqeeyso AL-Shabaab Full Article
Daawo Hormuud Telecom oo dad masaakiina dhul ka dhacday kadibna Al-Shabaab u adeegsatay Full Article
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the immediate cancellation of deportation protections for Somali nationals living in the state of Minnesota, sending shockwaves through one of the largest Somali diaspora communities in the world. In a strongly worded post shared online, President Trump stated: "Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing. Send them back to where they came from. It's OVER!" The message has triggered widespread fear among Somali immigrants and families in Minnesota, many of whom have lived in the United States for decades and built stable communities.
By Dahir Abdulle Alasow – Investigative Sports Journalist Amsterdam – 18 November 2025 =The Dutch national football team is celebrating a historic achievement after officially qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dominant 4–0 victory over Lithuania in Amsterdam on Monday night.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a move highlighting Ethiopia's growing focus on Gulf partnerships, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Ambassador Jamal Bakar, a senior diplomat from the Somali Regional State, as the country's new Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By Dahir Alasow – Investigative Journalist, Waagacusub Media Mogadishu | Waagacusub.net | November 2025 A new political alliance is taking shape in Somalia as nine influential political figures — drawn from different parties, civic movements, and government backgrounds — have united under one banner known as the Union for National Dignity (Midowga Haybad Qaran). The coalition, announced through a joint press statement in Mogadishu, aims to create a unified political front capable of "restoring national cohesion, governance integrity, and public confidence in Somalia's democracy."
Tensions, celebrations, and disappointment have swept across Somali social media circles following the fiercely contested Minneapolis mayoral election, where the race took on deep clan and community undertones among the city's large Somali diaspora.
ANKARA, Turkey — Libya's Chief of Staff, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, along with four senior military officials, was killed Tuesday night when the private jet carrying them crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara's Esenboğa Airport in Turkey, Libyan and Turkish authorities confirmed. Reuters +1 Full Article
Across Europe, North America, and other regions, Somali communities living in the diaspora are increasingly confronting a serious and troubling challenge: the widespread use of online blackmail and digital abuse targeting women and children on social media platforms. Full Article
A routine investigation into the unexplained death of a woman in Voorburg has uncovered one of the largest stashes of illegal pharmaceuticals found in the Netherlands in recent years. The discovery has now led two suspects from Breda to face criminal charges for their alleged role in distributing the potentially lethal substances. Full Article
Waagacusub.net - As the world moves into 2026, journalism stands at one of the most critical turning points in its modern history. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, collapsing business models, political intimidation, and shifting audience expectations are reshaping the profession faster than many newsrooms can adapt. While technological advances promise new possibilities, they also expose deep vulnerabilities within global media systems. Full Article
A powerful debate erupted online today after tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly endorsed an opinion warning that Europe will "face its own extinction" if it fails to open its doors to migrants. The message, originally shared by Australian activist Drew Pavlou, referenced a strongly worded article by British columnist George Monbiot, who argues that demographic decline across the continent makes migration not only useful, but essential for Europe's survival. Full Article
Hormuud's Assault on African Peacekeepers Figure 14: African Peace Keepers Hormuud launched a scorching public campaign against the Kenyan military forces in AMISOM in late August 2019. Full Article
Former Intel official stripped from NISA membership Full Article
PM KHEYRE USELESS AND COSTY OVERSEAS TRIPS. Full Article
Abiy says 'New Year' will be celebrated in Eritrea, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights Full Article
Massive rise in Islamist militant attacks in Africa Full Article
Hormuud telecom and Al-Shabaab's Strategy of Destroying Mobile Communication Masts
Hormuud's Assault on African Peacekeepers Figure 14: African Peace Keepers Hormuud launched a scorching public campaign against the Kenyan military forces in AMISOM in late August 2019.